Anti-Terrorism Unit

“… At that most important moment of my life, as George opened the dossier, the explosive device it contained went off. The explosion caused the entire Katichaki building to shake. (…) For a few seconds, I remained frozen, motionless, trying to comprehend the situation. Trying to stay as calm as possible, I began shouting the names of the colleagues I knew were still in the office.

A 49-year-old man was arrested earlier today by the Anti-Terrorism Unit. According to initial information, he is the individual who had been depositing rent money for the warehouse – which was discovered to be a safehouse – located in Pangrati. The man reportedly rented the warehouse at the end of 2008.

Officials from the Anti-Terrorism Unit are conducting an investigation at an apartment in Pagrati. Authorities are examining whether this specific residence is connected to the recent explosion in Ampelokipoi.

The explosion left the apartment in Ampelokipoi looking like a war zone. Photos obtained and presented by protothema.gr show the massive destruction, with debris, bricks, furniture, and household items tangled in a chaotic mess. Bloodstains are visible in certain areas.

The investigation by authorities into the explosion that occurred yesterday, Thursday (31/1), in a third-floor apartment in Ampelokipoi is in full progress. The explosion resulted in the death of a man and the serious injury of a woman.

A devastating explosion in an apartment in the Ambelokipi neighborhood of Athens has raised alarms over a possible terrorist connection.

The blast occurred on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the death of a man and serious injuries to a young woman.

Authorities currently believe that the explosion in the Ampelokipoi apartment might have been caused by mishandling an explosive device or accidentally triggering explosives.

BNT provided access to inspectors from Bulgaria's special services to the broadcaster's building for the necessary checks for explosive devices. Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (SANS) and the Ministry of Interior are investigating the terrorist threat.